And like hair, embracing the fullness of who she is has been a process of continuous shedding and growth over the span of her career.įor the last 20 years, India.Arie’s artistic mission has been, “To spread love, healing, peace, and joy through the power of words and music.” We know India.Arie as the Grammy winning, multi-Platinum selling artist and performer. However, she is every bit the boldness, strength, and transformative Black Girl Magic-ness that her hair implies.

Like the title of her 2005 single proclaims, India.Arie is NOT her hair. We are WORTHY, i.e., deserving of regard and respect.

Rocking a simple black statement tee that read ‘WORTHY’ in bold white letters, the shirt – from India.Arie’s ‘Worthy’ apparel collection launched in support of Black Lives Matter in 2016 – was arguably also an affirmation and declaration to and about its wearer and a reminder to viewers. When India.Arie graced the 2017 Black Girls Rock! Awards stage for her performance tribute to legendary singer/songwriter Roberta Flack, a coily afro accented by a yellow flower crowned her head in place of one of her signature headwraps. Good.Photo by Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images for BET) Other than 'Video', my favorite song by India Arie is 'Ready For Love'. She has a whopping 23 Grammy nominations and four wins! And she continues to put out music.

She has had a very long and successful career, even if you haven't really heard of her. India Arie is originally from Denver, Colorado. It peaked at #47 on the Billboard Hot 100, but it went to #9 on the R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay chart and #14 on the R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. 'Video' is India Arie's most successful song in the US. The song is all about body positivity, confidence, self-worth, and just being comfortable with yourself.Īs women, sometimes we feel like we're not doing all the things a successful, beautiful woman should do, but girl, you do you, boo! We are all on our own journey and we need to stop comparing ourselves to these crazy ideals. According to Wikipedia, 'In 2002, 'Video was nominated for four Grammy Awards: Record of the Year, Song of the Year, Best Female R&B Vocal Performance and Best R&B Song.'

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